For over thirty years, College of Marin has been addressing the needs of English learners through its high quality English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs. Through free noncredit ESL classes, credit ESL classes and a fee-based Intensive English Program, the College of Marin has helped countless Marin residents and international students from over 50 countries fulfill their educational, career and personal goals. To find the best class level, we assess your English skills before you enter any of these programs.

Noncredit and Credit ESL are now joined with English Skills in a new department called "College Skills". The Intensive English Program is in Community Education.

College of Marin is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is one of 112 public community colleges in California. Approximately 11,000 credit and noncredit students enroll annually.